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'Taking care of cancer patients is a painful task'

After battling colon cancer, Violet Shunza’s mother was diagnosed with cancer, forcing her to assume the role of a caregiver.

By Faith Kutere 22 hrs ago

'Taking care of cancer patients is a painful task'

The General

By Harry 1 day ago

Wacha hiyo!

By Gado 1 day ago

Hustlereilogy globalised

Hustlereilogy globalised

By Harry 1 day ago

Strategies to upskill employees in your company

Upskilling improves employees' skill sets and shows ythem that you care about their careers.

By Tony Mutugi 3 days ago

Strategies to upskill employees in your company

Kaloki loses, yet again, but in speaker's race

Political pundits from Makueni argue that the failure by Kaloki to clinch the speaker seat is disastrous in his political future.

By Stephen Nzioka 3 days ago

Kaloki loses, yet again, but in speaker's race

Which way Wanjiku

Wanjiku confused

By Gado 3 days ago

Which way Wanjiku

When it's perks versus the rest, perks are guaranteed automatic victory.

By Harry 3 days ago

Resurrection

The small matter of history

History shows up at the wrong time.

By Gado 4 days ago

The small matter of history

Ruto away, Gachagua on the big seat.

By Harry 4 days ago

Keep an eye

How to get the best out of your insurance policy

Risks in life and business are inevitable and insurance is the safest net to cushion and ease the impact that comes with these risks.

By Sara Okuoro 5 days ago

How to get the best out of your insurance policy

Here is the Reality Check after swearing-in ceremonies

Governors must now act fast to ensure that healthcare facilities have sufficient numbers of qualified, well-remunerated healthcare workers who are accountable to management.

By Esther Muiruri 6 days ago

Here is the Reality Check after swearing-in ceremonies

Climate change denier? Ask Laikipia wild dogs

In Kenya, the number of wild dogs ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 and as few as 15 packs. Factors affecting the population of wild dogs include high air temperatures and diseases.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Allan Mungai 6 days ago

Climate change denier? Ask Laikipia wild dogs

NTSA: More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents this year

NTSA says 3,358 people have died in road accidents between Jan. 1 and Sept. 13, 2022; pedestrians form the highest number of victims at 1,208.

By Betty Njeru 7 days ago

NTSA: More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents this year

How electric mobility offers Ruto 'magic button' to ailing economy

Electric mobility can reduce our high cost of living as we also create jobs, save lives and boost our economy. Think green, act green!

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 days ago

How electric mobility offers Ruto 'magic button' to ailing economy

How a deputy governor is replaced

This is how a deputy governor is replaced when the seat falls vacant

By Elaine Kirui 8 days ago

How a deputy governor is replaced

Stolen 'Discovery' used in 10 robberies in one night in Nairobi, Kiambu

Police are pursuing robbers who carjacked the aide of an ex-governor and used his vehicle in robberies in Nairobi and Kiambu.

By Kamore Maina 9 days ago

Stolen 'Discovery' used in 10 robberies in one night in Nairobi, Kiambu

EXPLAINER: What to know about 'buy now, pay later'

Since the start of the pandemic, the option to “buy now, pay later” has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among young and low-income consumer

By AP 9 days ago

EXPLAINER: What to know about 'buy now, pay later'

The humble request

Ten for Ruto, ten for Gachagua?

By Harry 10 days ago

The humble request

Kenya angles for Sh120b trade pie with Caribbean nations

Low-hanging opportunities for Kenyan firms are in the traditional stronghold of tourism but also in upcoming sectors such as manufacturing, financial services and maritime.

By Brian Ngugi 12 days ago

Kenya angles for Sh120b trade pie with Caribbean nations

Cheaper electric vehicles coming despite high battery costs

Hitting a price around $30,000 (Sh3.6 million) and a range per charge close to 300 miles is key to getting mainstream buyers to switch away from gasoline vehicles, industry analysts say.

By AP 12 days ago

Cheaper electric vehicles coming despite high battery costs

Africa must get out of fossil fuel 'traps and lies'

The global UN-backed Sustainable Development Goal 7 aims to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030.

By Lynet Otieno 12 days ago

Africa must get out of fossil fuel 'traps and lies'

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking

Walking out for his first Grand Slam final at age 19, Carlos Alcaraz bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court

By Associated Press 12 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking

Transport a big driver of global warming

Transport has the highest reliance on fossil fuels of any sector and accounts for 37 percent of CO2 emissions from end‐use sectors.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 13 days ago

Transport a big driver of global warming

We don't need more hospitals- health economist

Kenya can address 72 per cent of the current healthcare burden, while 18 per cent handled in the secondary and tertiary hospitals.

By Mercy Kahenda 13 days ago

We don't need more hospitals- health economist

Carlos Alcaraz beats Frances Tiafoe in five-set thriller to reach US Open final

Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe engaged in a high-level, high-energy spectacle of a back-and-forth semifinal

By Associated Press 14 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Frances Tiafoe in five-set thriller to reach US Open final

Sudi dropped out in Class 7, court told on day the MP skips hearing

Milimani Court Magistrate Felix Kombo heard that Sudi, who was initially known as Kipchumba Kipletich, dropped out of school in class seven.

By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago

Sudi dropped out in Class 7, court told on day the MP skips hearing

No chickening out

The boy who didn't chicken out

By Gado 18 days ago

No chickening out

The preacher man

By Gado 18 days ago

Aftermath

By Harrison Muriuki 18 days ago

The long call

Rashid Khalani: Quality care comes at a cost but there is a solution

The disbursement and support should not just be tied to the cost but I think it should be tied equally important to the quality of care and the service level.

By Graham Kajilwa 19 days ago

Rashid Khalani: Quality care comes at a cost but there is a solution

Court awards former Nyeri deputy governor Sh8m in salary arrears

Dr Caroline Karugu had sued governor Mutahi Kahiga and the County Secretary Benjamin Gachichio as the responsible officers withholding her salary without a just and lawful cause.

By Nderitu Gichure 20 days ago

Court awards former Nyeri deputy governor Sh8m in salary arrears

Tales of 'sand boys' who save lives, retrieve bodies

They have witnessed countless accidents happen, seen corpses carried downstream, and people attempt suicide. So common are cases that they have formed a group known as ‘I-care’.

By Alexander Chagema 22 days ago

Tales of 'sand boys' who save lives, retrieve bodies

Tears after baby dies on first day at care centre

The woman said she suspected all was not well when she didn’t get phone calls from the caregiver as expected because the baby was new.

By Denish Ochieng 24 days ago

Tears after baby dies on first day at care centre

Road to COP27: Accelerating climate action to save our one planet

According to the International Energy Agency, the global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rebound by nearly five per cent in 2021, approaching the 2018-2019 peak.

By Rebecca Miano 24 days ago

Road to COP27: Accelerating climate action to save our one planet

Devise concrete strategy to spruce up Nairobi

The real test of Johnson Sakaja's commitment to make a difference in the management of Nairobi lies in his ability to keep the city clean and rein in cartels at City Hall.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Devise concrete strategy to spruce up Nairobi

With the right leaders, we can beat India in medical tourism

Kenyans are yearning for the implementation of the manifestos that their elected leaders fronted during campaigns. It will be a glossy public relations con job if the manifestos gather dust.

By James Maragia 27 days ago

With the right leaders, we can beat India in medical tourism

Why healthcare services will remain a costly affair for most Kenyans

National and county governments control about 33.6pc of health financing while insurance penetration stands at 20pc, with 80 percent of the Kenyans having no insurance cover.

By Mercy Kahenda 28 days ago

Why healthcare services will remain a costly affair for most Kenyans

Why Kenya is joining global race to tap hydrogen fuel

There is a huge potential for new tech as countries and corporations seek to cut carbon dioxide emissions.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Why Kenya is joining global race to tap hydrogen fuel

How Louis Leakey used Kikuyu as his trump card

The local Kikuyu nicknamed him ‘giteru’ due to his long and bushy beard, so bushy that a rat in the dusty mud hut had made a “hearty meal out of the moustache” without his knowledge!

1 month ago

How Louis Leakey used Kikuyu as his trump card

Widow who defied poverty to start a thriving clinic in Kibera

On Thursday, August 18, US senator Chris Coons led a US congressional delegation to the Tabitha Medical Clinic.

1 month ago

Widow who defied poverty to start a thriving clinic in Kibera

Masinde Muliro lecturer starts career guidance platform

A university lecturer has embarked on guiding students transiting from secondary schools to universities on career choices tailored to meet market needs.

1 month ago

Masinde Muliro lecturer starts career guidance platform

Johnson Sakaja, Polycarp Igathe meet up for coffee

Sakaja had promised to look for Igathe and hold talks after he (Sakaja) won the hotly contested governorship race.

1 month ago

Johnson Sakaja, Polycarp Igathe meet up for coffee

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

Estimates for Kenya’s motorisation rate range between 26 and 40 vehicles per 1,000 persons depending on the source of information.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

We need to review tax policies to boost demand for new vehicles

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